MPHP Professional's Health and Wellness Conference: Coming June 13, 2019 at the Augusta Civic Center!
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2019 MPHP Conference:
Professional's Health and Wellness

The MPHP is inviting all interested to join us for a comprehensive 1-day wellness conference designed to help gain a better understanding of the varying factors effecting healthcare professionals in Maine, to work together to implement more supportive ways to help them with their unique needs.  Substance use and mental health illnesses, stress and burnout, and boundary related issues are having a major impact on heath practitioners’ safety, focus, decision-making, and job satisfaction.   
*This conference has been approved for 6 CMEs and 6 CEUs
Additional education credits are pending approval.

Sessions and Speakers:

Raffle prizes along with fresh brewed coffee available all day ~ Continental breakfast will be available in the exhibitors room

8AM - 8:15AM - Welcome and Introduction: Guy Cousins, LCSW, LADC, CCS, MPHP Director
8:15AM - 9AM  Toxicology Discussion: Barry Lubin, MD.
For this panel, we will provide case examples and ask our specialist to discuss them from a toxicological perspective.
9AM - 10AM  Best Practices in Monitoring: Sally Garhardt, MD, Medical Director NH PHP and Maureen Sullivan Dinnan, JD, Executive Director CT HAVEN
10AM - 10:15AM  Morning Break: Break time beverages and snacks will be available in the exhibitor room
10:15AM - 11:15AM  The Prescribing of Opioids for the Treatment of Chronic Pain: Keynote Speaker: Stephen Hull, MD - Medical Director of Medical Pain Management at Mercy Pain Center
11:15AM - 12:00PM MAT - Medication Assisted Treatment and Recovery Considerations: Joseph Py, DO and Guy Cousins, LCSW, LADC, CCS, CS
12:00PM - 12:45PM  Lunch:  “Chefs choice” with salad bar addition for lunch in the conference room with baked goods and fresh fruit
12:45PM - 1:45PM  Self-Care: Isaac Axtail, L.A.c, Maine Comprehensive Health Institute, Dr. Dan Poole, DO, Pathways Family Chiropractic, and Dr. James LaVallee, D.C., LaVallee Chiropractic.
1:45PM - 2:15PM  Board Processes: Licensing Board Representatives answer questions regarding Board processes
2:15PM - 2:30PM  Afternoon Break: Break time beverages and snacks will be available in the exhibitor room
2:30PM - 3:30PM  Participant Panel: MPHP participants speak on their experiences with addiction and recovery
3:30PM  Closing remarks

*Session descriptions coming soon
Medical Professionals Health Program ~ P.O. Box 69 ~ 20 Pelton Hill Rd ~ Manchester, ME 04351 ~ (207) 623-9266 ~ Fax: (207) 430-8386